NSE unveils iconic bull statue, launches commemorative book

Mumbai, Sep 09: Governor of Maharashtra, CP Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the iconic statue of the NSE Bull and launched a commemorative coffee table book titled “The Journey of Empowering 1.4 Billion Dreams” at the NSE Headquarters. The event was held in the presence of Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE.

A statement issued here said that the NSE Bull statue symbolises strength, power, and resilience—attributes that are central to India’s economic growth. The bull’s strong legs, prominent hump, and commanding presence represent the robust nature of the nation’s financial ecosystem. Surrounding the bull are figures depicting people from diverse backgrounds, such as a schoolboy, a village woman, and professionals, underscoring the inclusivity and unity within India’s investment landscape.

This artistic representation reflects the collective efforts of the nation toward achieving economic progress.

The coffee table book, “The Journey of Empowering 1.4 Billion Dreams,” captures NSE’s evolution and its substantial contributions to India’s growth over the past 30 years. Since its inception in 1994, NSE has revolutionised India’s capital markets, playing a pivotal role in the country’s economic narrative. The book chronicles this journey, highlighting NSE’s impact as both a catalyst and a mirror to India’s development.

NSE’s new Bull sculpture and the coffee table book serve as significant symbols in India’s capital markets journey. Today, India is the fifth largest economy and has the fourth largest capital market globally, with NSE being the largest stock exchange in the world by activity in terms of the number of orders and trades. This achievement reflects India’s capacity to establish and sustain world-class institutions that align with the nation’s economic aspirations and the vision of a developed India, or “Viksit Bharat,” as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Governor Radhakrishnan expressed his appreciation for the initiative, stating, “I am happy to inaugurate the statue of NSE’s Bull and the Coffee Table Book. The Bull, a symbol of financial strength and upward momentum, is deeply rooted in stock market history. What makes this sculpture unique is the inclusion of figures around it, representing the diverse participants in India’s progress. NSE is not just a financial institution; it is a symbol of India’s growth and aspirations. Without NSE’s role, there is no Viksit Bharat.”

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE, added, “The NSE Bull reflects the symbiotic and virtuous relationship between ‘Samaj’ (society) and ‘Bazaar’ (market). Thirty years ago, the stock market was not accessible to the common people. With the advent of automated, screen-based trading at NSE, the market reached all corners of the country, and today, NSE has over 10 crore unique investors registered with the exchange.”